ARCH - Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands

Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) runs exciting heritage projects for people across the Highlands.

Our courses are welcoming and open to all, and our experienced tutors make sure that everyone can get involved no matter what level of archaeological knowledge and ability they have.

ARCH courses are all about learning, recording and participating.We do this in a number of ways including classroom learning, practical outdoor sessions, group project work, or via a virtual community on this website. We hope to inspire and enthuse all we come in contact with, so that everyone will take ownership and pride in their local heritage.

Courses often result in new information about local heritage which we put up on The Highland Council Historic Environment Record (HER), which just goes to show that celebrating local heritage is not only fun but valuable too.

Click here for information about the Highland Regional ScARF project, an exciting 3 year project to create an overview of Highland heritage from earliest settlers to modern times.

We want this website to be interesting, stimulating, and useful for anyone interested in their heritage, from the distant past to yesterday! So contact us if you have suggestions, corrections, ideas or information to add.

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